This site features current writing opportunities for authors of all genres, with a preference for Christian publications. The submission opportunities featured on this blog site have been collected by Sally Clark. The source of the information is listed at the bottom of each post. Please check these websites for additional writing articles and information on submissions in other genres.

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Please submit your piece in the text of an email, not as an attachment. (We don’t want to risk getting viruses.) Please do not submit anything you've posted on Facebook, Tumblr, your blog, etc. Please only submit previously unpublished content. If you submit your piece to multiple places and it is accepted somewher...

The Fifth Annual NANO Prize, awarding publication and $500 to a previously unpublished work of fiction 300 words or fewer, is open as of May 1st. All entrants will receive a one year subscription to NANO Fiction and winners will be announced in September.

Kathy Ide is putting together a compilation of short fictional stories accompanied by Life Applications to help readers glean scriptural truths from the stories—similar to the format Jesus used when He told parables and then...

Designed for 6- to 12-year-olds, Pockets magazine offers wholesome devotional readings that teach about God’s love and presence in life. The content includes fiction, scripture stories, puzzles and games, poems, recipes, colorful pictures, activities, and scripture readings. Freelance submissions of stories, poems, recipes, puzzles and games, and activities are welcome. The m...

The author we publish receives 30% of all the submission money for that month, from the 20th of the month two months prior publication, to the 20th of the month one month prior (guaranteed minimum of $10!), along with five copies of that month’s issue.

Poetry, fiction and memoir by several authors will be considered for the fall 2013 e-chapbook anthology, to be published around September 25.

THEME = WORKWhat is work? How does it shape lives?Is it, as Gibran says, that “you work that you may keep pace with the earth”?Or Aristotle, that you “work to have leisure, on which happiness depends”?Has Studs Terkel got it right when he says “Work is abou...

Prizes Awarded In Each Category:1st: $250, 2nd: $125, 3rd: $75, Honorable mentions: $251st place through Honorable Mention winning stories printed in The Story TellerCommendation - non-monetary only author's name and submission title will be printed in The Story Teller

WOW! hosts a (quarterly) writing contest every three months. The mission of this contest is to inspire creativity, communication, and well-rewarded recognition to contestants. The contest is open globally; age is of no matter; and entries must be in English. We are open to all styles of writing, although we do encourage you to take a close look at our guest judge for the season if you are serious about wi...

Kindly send via email to submissions@edenstreetlit.com, a picture book manuscript or dummy; a synopsis and three chapters of a middle-grade or YA novel; for non-fiction, a proposal and three sample chapters is recommended. We give priority to members of the Society of Children's Writers and Illustrators.

Send 20-25 pages of poetry, a title page, table of contents, and an acknowledgements page, all with no identifying information. Send a second title page with your name and contact information.Submit entire manuscript, e-mail address or SASE, a short bio, and a $15 reading feeJudge: Jose Angel Araguz

We love stories about our dogs and the amazing things they do. They are part of our families. We include them in our celebrations and even buy them gifts for special occasions. They have a special place in our lives and in our hearts. What do you do to make your dog feel special? What does your dog expect from you? How has your dog changed your life? We know you'll have many great stories for ...

All submissions will be the original work of the contestant, unpublished in any form, including electronically, not under consideration or accepted for publication. There is no limit to the number of entries. All skill levels welcome.

Up to 50 lines, any style or subject; line length may be edited to fit chapbook publication...

You never thought one day you’d grow up to be an old person, did you? Youth was always in your favor, but the fact is, the years keep flying by faster and faster. And now here you are, in your prime, and the things that go with being an older person can be both frustrating and gratifying at the same time. Why is that?

18 categories to enter including: short fiction up to 1000 words, humorous poetry, found poetry, free verse poetry, short poetry up to 20 lines, limericks, persona poetry, sonnets, creative nonfiction up to 3000 words, and prose or poems written for children 12 years old and younger.

Readers Writecolumn asks readers to address subjects on which they're the only authorities. Topics are intentionally broad in order to give room for expression. Writing style isn't as important as thoughtfulness and sincerity.

We publish only nonfiction in Readers Write. Feel free to submit your work under "Name Withheld" if it allows you to be more honest, but be sure to include your mailing addr...

The Sasturday Evening Post will award $25 to the author of the winning limerick for the illustration above by George Hughes.

RULES: Limericks must contain five lines. Enter as many times as you wish. All entries must be submitted by August 3. The July/Aug Limerick Laughs winner will be annnounced in the Nov/Dec issue. Entries will not be returned.

We love stories about our cats. They are part of our families or perhaps it might be better to say that they allow us to think of them as family! We include them in our celebrations and buy them gifts for special occasions. They have a special place in our lives and in our hearts. What do you do to make your cat feel special? What does your cat expect from you? How has having a cat changed your life? We kn...

The agency represents children’s literature for all ages – picture books and middle-grade and young adult novels – but also represents high-quality adult fiction and non-fiction in a wide range of genres. The categories we are most enthusiastic about agenting are literary and commercial fiction; mysteries, thrillers, celebrity biographies; humor; psychology and self-help; parenting; health and fitness; wom...

Please submit your piece in the text of an email, not as an attachment. (We don’t want to risk getting viruses.) Please do not submit anything you've posted on Facebook, Tumblr, your blog, etc. Please only submit previously unpublished content. If you submit your piece to multiple places and it is accepted somewher...

The Fifth Annual NANO Prize, awarding publication and $500 to a previously unpublished work of fiction 300 words or fewer, is open as of May 1st. All entrants will receive a one year subscription to NANO Fiction and winners will be announced in September.

Kathy Ide is putting together a compilation of short fictional stories accompanied by Life Applications to help readers glean scriptural truths from the stories—similar to the format Jesus used when He told parables and then...

Designed for 6- to 12-year-olds, Pockets magazine offers wholesome devotional readings that teach about God’s love and presence in life. The content includes fiction, scripture stories, puzzles and games, poems, recipes, colorful pictures, activities, and scripture readings. Freelance submissions of stories, poems, recipes, puzzles and games, and activities are welcome. The m...

The author we publish receives 30% of all the submission money for that month, from the 20th of the month two months prior publication, to the 20th of the month one month prior (guaranteed minimum of $10!), along with five copies of that month’s issue.

Poetry, fiction and memoir by several authors will be considered for the fall 2013 e-chapbook anthology, to be published around September 25.

THEME = WORKWhat is work? How does it shape lives?Is it, as Gibran says, that “you work that you may keep pace with the earth”?Or Aristotle, that you “work to have leisure, on which happiness depends”?Has Studs Terkel got it right when he says “Work is abou...

Prizes Awarded In Each Category:1st: $250, 2nd: $125, 3rd: $75, Honorable mentions: $251st place through Honorable Mention winning stories printed in The Story TellerCommendation - non-monetary only author's name and submission title will be printed in The Story Teller

WOW! hosts a (quarterly) writing contest every three months. The mission of this contest is to inspire creativity, communication, and well-rewarded recognition to contestants. The contest is open globally; age is of no matter; and entries must be in English. We are open to all styles of writing, although we do encourage you to take a close look at our guest judge for the season if you are serious about wi...

Kindly send via email to submissions@edenstreetlit.com, a picture book manuscript or dummy; a synopsis and three chapters of a middle-grade or YA novel; for non-fiction, a proposal and three sample chapters is recommended. We give priority to members of the Society of Children's Writers and Illustrators.

Send 20-25 pages of poetry, a title page, table of contents, and an acknowledgements page, all with no identifying information. Send a second title page with your name and contact information.Submit entire manuscript, e-mail address or SASE, a short bio, and a $15 reading feeJudge: Jose Angel Araguz

We love stories about our dogs and the amazing things they do. They are part of our families. We include them in our celebrations and even buy them gifts for special occasions. They have a special place in our lives and in our hearts. What do you do to make your dog feel special? What does your dog expect from you? How has your dog changed your life? We know you'll have many great stories for ...

All submissions will be the original work of the contestant, unpublished in any form, including electronically, not under consideration or accepted for publication. There is no limit to the number of entries. All skill levels welcome.

Up to 50 lines, any style or subject; line length may be edited to fit chapbook publication...

You never thought one day you’d grow up to be an old person, did you? Youth was always in your favor, but the fact is, the years keep flying by faster and faster. And now here you are, in your prime, and the things that go with being an older person can be both frustrating and gratifying at the same time. Why is that?

18 categories to enter including: short fiction up to 1000 words, humorous poetry, found poetry, free verse poetry, short poetry up to 20 lines, limericks, persona poetry, sonnets, creative nonfiction up to 3000 words, and prose or poems written for children 12 years old and younger.

Readers Writecolumn asks readers to address subjects on which they're the only authorities. Topics are intentionally broad in order to give room for expression. Writing style isn't as important as thoughtfulness and sincerity.

We publish only nonfiction in Readers Write. Feel free to submit your work under "Name Withheld" if it allows you to be more honest, but be sure to include your mailing addr...

The Sasturday Evening Post will award $25 to the author of the winning limerick for the illustration above by George Hughes.

RULES: Limericks must contain five lines. Enter as many times as you wish. All entries must be submitted by August 3. The July/Aug Limerick Laughs winner will be annnounced in the Nov/Dec issue. Entries will not be returned.

We love stories about our cats. They are part of our families or perhaps it might be better to say that they allow us to think of them as family! We include them in our celebrations and buy them gifts for special occasions. They have a special place in our lives and in our hearts. What do you do to make your cat feel special? What does your cat expect from you? How has having a cat changed your life? We kn...

The agency represents children’s literature for all ages – picture books and middle-grade and young adult novels – but also represents high-quality adult fiction and non-fiction in a wide range of genres. The categories we are most enthusiastic about agenting are literary and commercial fiction; mysteries, thrillers, celebrity biographies; humor; psychology and self-help; parenting; health and fitness; wom...

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Sally Clark

Fredericksburg, Tx

Like finding shells on the beach, I love doing market research! And what I find, I love to share! I write in a variety of genres including children's, Christian, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, so these post follow along those lines. Check out my web site: www.sallyclark.info, for more about me.